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I sprained my thumb while playing European Handball last thursday, and since then, i have not practiced piano at all, and I miss it very, very, much. However, i still want to practice. How would you do this?

Bruce pretty much hit it on the head. Don't use the thumb until it's healed, and when you step back to the keys, take it slow, just like you would with any other sports injury. Better to go slow than risk further injury and longer delay in returning to what you love.

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Both thumbs? You can still practice with your other hand and at least do technical studies in the non affected hand.

Every once in a while I'll irritate a tendon between my third and fourth finger on my right hand (that came years ago after spending several days on intense arpeggio studies). When that reappears I'll take it easy for that hand and spend more time doing technical studies for my left hand ... or just take it easy and play less demanding music.